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I saw a quote yesterday that really stuck out to me: “your life is one decision away from being completely different.” The timing is interesting because today marks a year from the decision that changed mine.

There are so many people out there dealing with issues similar to me and society in general is shifting the way they approach work-life balance. It’s important for companies to recognize this change and adjust because one that is hyper successful now can eventually experience significant loss.

Have you ever made a commitment to do something then changed your mind at the last minute because that’s what’s best for you? I don’t mean flaking on the friend you see 3 times a week for coffee. When it’s a big commitment, it’s hard to do the right thing and put yourself first. Most people will suffer through it out of fear for consequences or because of peer pressure. I know I have.

I’ve gone through ups and downs in my life and every time I’m in a low, it’s because I’m too in my head and thinking everything negative will happen so it does. Time and time again, the universe has proven to me that when you think positively, good things will come. Because of this, I truly believe that the energy you put out into the world determines the type of energy you receive.

Life is made up of experiences, good and bad. They’re what shape us and make us who we are. Everyone’s journey is unique. It’s easy to get caught up in work, or life in general, that you forget to take the time for the experiences you work so hard for.

The impact you have on others or the world can be large and/or small. The most important thing to having an impact is to be authentic. You don’t know the level your actions, or non-actions, will have on another person which puts a lot of responsibility on you to always strive to make your impact a positive one.

Last Thursday was my first colonoscopy and endoscopy and it really wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. I was imagining it to be horrifying based on what people told me about the process of cleaning your bowel before the procedure. I’d also had minor scopes done before without any pain relief and it was extremely uncomfortable.

Deep down, I know I really should take the 30 days off to get healthy and it’s sad that I put my career first. Even as I write this, I don’t know if I’m going to take the time I know I need. Part of me wants to prove I can do it all but who am I trying to impress? It’s only me who truly knows the pain and struggle I’m going through.